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FA53 YEG

2009 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,553 mi
Last recorded30,553 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen C357,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 YEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 30,553 miles

Rear back box exhaust has corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2025 30,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box exhaust has corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 25,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 25,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 24,885 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,079 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 22,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 21,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 18,982 miles

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 7 Nov 2017 12,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 11,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 8,611 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 7,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 6,924 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 5,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2013 5,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 4,490 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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FA53 YEG is a 2009 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2009 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 57,854 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA53 YEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FA53 YEG registered?

FA53 YEG is a 2009 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is FA53 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 YEG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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